Thailand Defends BRICS Membership as China Expands Influence Amid Geopolitical Shifts

Thailand’s Foreign Minister Maris Sangiampongsa defended the country’s decision to join BRICS, stating that membership is in the national interest and will enhance economic growth, technological cooperation, and Thailand’s role in global governance.
Thailand’s Foreign Minister Maris Sangiampongsa on Monday, March 10, 2025, defended the country’s decision to join BRICS, stating that membership is in the national interest and will enhance economic growth, technological cooperation, and Thailand’s role in global governance.

Thailand’s Foreign Minister Maris Sangiampongsa defended the country’s decision to join BRICS on Monday, stating that membership is in the national interest and will enhance economic growth, technological cooperation, and Thailand’s role in global governance.

Addressing Senate questions on the advantages and disadvantages of joining the bloc, he said BRICS offers Thailand a platform to contribute to international discussions on geopolitical and economic challenges.

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